HOTEL INFORMATION

Group

Shareholders

Date of Creation

Hotel General Manager

Ahmed Al Bik

Hotel Positioning

5 Star, 4 Diamond; Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Development Strategy

ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA

History & Story

First opened in 1927, the legendary Hotel Georgia became quickly known as the city’s most fashionable retreat and one of the best hotels in Vancouver. The hotel underwent an extensive renovation in 2011 and was unveiled as Rosewood Hotel Georgia in June 2011.
Imbued with a sense of grandeur and elegance, the hotel now features 156 rooms and suites that flawlessly combine legacy with luxury. For generations, guests have indulged in Hotel Georgia’s charming ambience, remarkable service and landmark location.

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Imbued with a sense of grandeur and elegance, the hotel now features 156 rooms and suites that flawlessly combine legacy with luxury. For generations, guests have indulged in Hotel Georgia’s charming ambience, remarkable service and landmark location.
f the best hotels in Vancouver. The hotel underwent an extensive renovation in 2011 and was unveiled as Rosewood Hote.
Imbued with a sense of grandeur and elegance, the hotel now features 156 rooms and suites that flawlessly combine legacy with luxury. For generations, guests have indulged in Hotel Georgia’s charming ambience, remarkable service and landmark location.

Date Renewal

Date added extensions

2015, Prohibition Bar was added

Main Strengths, Special Touch

Location

Downtown core of Vancouver

Key sites/activities in the area

Vancouver is full of exciting activities and events for those who want to enjoy life to the fullest. During wintertime, Vancouver features some of the best downhill and cross-country ski facilities available in North America. Visitors can also enjoy kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, rafting and wine touring during the summer.
Across from the hotel is the Vancouver Art Gallery as well as Pacific Centre shopping, Robson and Alberni Street Shopping. A short walk takes guests to the waterfront and Stanley Park as well as the Gastown and Yaletown neighbourhoods.

Fun Facts

Over the decades, the legendary Hotel Georgia played host to a long list of Hollywood and royalty, from John and Ethel Barrymore, Marlene Dietrich (and her 40 suitcases) and Errol Flynn to Sir Laurence Olivier, John Wayne and Gary Cooper. But, the red carpet was literally rolled out for two of the hotel’s earliest guests — British royalty, indeed. HRH Edward, Prince of Wales and his brother George, the Duke of Kent stayed in 1927 while in Vancouver for the Seaforth Highlander’s Ball, a gala event celebrated at the hotel.
In the Jazz Era, radio was king. For over a decade up to 1941, British Columbia’s most popular radio station, CKWX, broadcast from its studio on the penthouse level of the Hotel Georgia. Why? When it debuted in 1927, the hotel was the very definition of innovation, from its all-electric kitchen to its extra-long beds for guests of tall stature, and it offered the radio station the finest wiring in town capable of delivering the Jazz and Big Band melodies from downstairs direct to the station above.
When Katharine Hepburn strode into the hotel’s lobby for the first time in 1950, the indomitable screen legend handed the manager, Mr. Bill Hudson, her list of requirements and, in doing so, introduced late-night room service at the Hotel Georgia. Preferring to retire for dinner in the privacy of her room, she did not care to frequent the dining room or any other local establishment. Wearing her trademark pants because she didn’t own a dress, the trail-blazing Ms. Hepburn stepped into the elevator, and that was that.

Restaurants & Bars

• Hawksworth Restaurant: Hawksworth Restaurant is a gracious celebration of Vancouver’s cultural diversity and beautiful surroundings. Serving contemporary Canadian cuisine in a refined venue, it is a proud signature of the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
•Belcafe : A fine assortment of expertly prepared delicacies delights and inspires the senses at Bel Café. Whether searching for “ready-to-go” items or full table service, guests are met with warm service and an inviting setting. Featuring a hand-chosen selection of freshly baked pastries, gourmet sandwiches, nourishing soups, beautiful tarts, cakes and exquisite macaroons, Bel Café is ideal for snacks or refreshing light lunches.
•Reflections: The Garden Terrace: Combining downtown Vancouver’s vibrant energy with the tranquility of the outdoors, Reflections: The Garden Terrace offers a variety of light tapas-inspired dishes in a sophisticated outdoor bar and lounge setting. Situated within the inner courtyard of the hotel’s fourth floor, this urban oasis in the heart of Vancouver delivers a laid-back vibe with foliage, vibrant flowers, sumptuous greenery, and soft lighting. Heaters and lush, warm blankets are available on cool evenings.
•Prohibition: A throwback to the age of decadence, glamour and prosperity, Prohibition transports patrons back in time to the Roaring Twenties.Live musical entertainment and sleek interiors create an intimate, sophisticated ambiance reminiscent of the era’s speakeasies. Innovative cocktail creations challenge convention while vintage cocktails honour the history of the craft of bartending. The menu has been meticulously curated including an impressive champagne selection, diverse offering of wines, spirits and craft beers alongside some of the rarest finds that the world has to offer.
•1927 Lobby Bar: The 1927 Lobby Lounge, a contemporary tribute to the hotel’s grand opening year, is a cozy and stylish venue for retro cocktails and casual fare. Guests savor the stylish ambience at this upscale location in downtown Vancouver, an ideal venue for reflecting after work, relaxing before dinner or enjoying an evening nightcap.

Wellness

•Sense, A Rosewood Spa: Designed to stimulate the senses and to restore the mind and body, Sense, A Rosewood Spa® at Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a luxury retreat and an escape from Vancouver’s busy streets. This intimate and elegant Vancouver hotel spa calms the mind and provides daily relief for guests, offering a full range of therapies, treatments, massages and facials from a highly trained staff.
•Fitness Center: 24 hrs Fitness Center. The fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art TechnoGym, Cybex and Precor fitness equipment, including cardiovascular machines, weight machines, free weights and a Kinesis machine.
•Pool: Guests can feel the refreshing power of water at this heated 52’ indoor saltwater lap pool, located on the fourth floor of the hotel and adjacent to the outdoor restaurant, Reflections. This space is bathed in natural sunlight and complemented by charming Art Deco inspirations. Enjoy an invigorating splash or take a warm dip, perfect for relaxing during all seasons.

Corporate & Celebration Events

• Hotel features just under 10,000 square feet of meeting space. From small guestrooms to the Spanish Ballroom, there are many options for intimate dinners or gala events. The Spanish Ballroom can seat up to 200 for dinner, or 250 for a standing reception.